Womb Room

“Just relax, it will happen” or “at least you know you can fall pregnant” are two sayings you will NEVER hear uttered on Womb Room. Bringing you real women’s stories of recurrent loss and infertility on the road to baby. What happens when getting pregnant is only half the battle? After 7 pregnancies and 2 live babies, Womb Room host Laksmi Wilson knows what it’s like to walk the despair-ridden path to motherhood. Cry, laugh or rage with her as she gets extremely bloody vulnerable and showcases the stories of loss and pregnancy that you wish you couldn’t relate to but are so glad they exist.

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Episodes

After your fertility specialist says, "There's nothing more we can do for you" - with Lauren Stretton (recurrent miscarriage, reproductive immunologist, spirituality)

In this episode Lauren divulges her emotional and extremely difficult path to becoming a mother. Lauren suffers multiple miscarriages and is even told by her fertility specialist "there is nothing more we can do for you". Thankfully, Lauren doesn't stop there and, with the help of a reproductive immunologist in Western Sydney and a ton of medications, prayer and bedrest Lauren is finally able to hold her baby in her arms. Episode notes: Dr. Gamal Matthias - https://www.reproductiveimmunology.com...

Sep 21, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4

No one is exempt from miscarriage - with Victoria Beattie (recurrent miscarriage, spirituality, zinc deficiency, progesterone support, ttc again)

In this episode Victoria gives us her hopeful but heartbreaking recount of the 7 pregnancies she has experienced, only 2 of which she holds in her arms today. She attributes the success of her 6th pregnancy (coming after 4 back-to-back losses) as divine timing but also perhaps a result of getting her zinc, iodine and progesterone to a healthy level. Victoria also took a six week break from work and all responsibilities, including hiring a cleaner and getting food delivered after her 4th miscarri...

Sep 14, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Laparoscopies And Loss - with Kristal Smith (Endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, IVF, hysterectomy)

In this episode Kristal opens up about her 10 year saga with ttc, pregnancy and motherhood. Kristal’s journey is fraught with many obstacles, including stage 4 endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, and failed IVF cycles. Through the many years of trying Kristal birthed 3 babies in between laparoscopies and losses and has now closed this massive chapter of her life with a hysterectomy. This story is one of hope. Episode Notes: Maneesh Singh https://www.goldcoasthealthcare.com/obstetrics-gynaecolo...

Sep 07, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 2

How sad are we supposed to feel? - with Abbey Vares (second trimester loss, twin loss, recurrent miscarriage)

In this episode Abbey takes us through her arduous road to motherhood including the loss of her beautiful twins, Arlo and Riyo at 22 weeks. She speaks candidly about losing friends in the wake of loss, navigating many difficult emotions including how sad she “should” feel and the unease of returning to her corporate workplace. We also get very excited about pregnancy tests and discuss the idea of “everything happens for a reason”. Spoiler alert: neither of us are a fan! You can listen to host La...

Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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